Magicraft Meister Part 1

The last day of November, the 30th.

This is the day when the full-scale construction of the new ship is to begin.

Since a monocoque structure like the built by Jin is impossible, a vertical structure is proposed by Reinhardt.

A longitudinal structure is a structure that uses a large number of structural members in the front-back direction to secure strength against bending because the hull is long in the front-back direction.

Specifically, one of the two 40-meter-long timbers provided is used for the keel, and the other timber is split in two vertically, and this is used for the auxiliary bilge keel. The other is split in two vertically and used as a bilge keel.

This auxiliary keel is attached to the left and right sides of the ship's bottom and extends into the water, which also has the effect of damping the ship's sway.

It was Reinhardt who came up with this idea.

The problem of how to move a ship of this size in order to float on the water was likely to be a problem, but Rodrigo came up with a new innovation in this regard.

In other words, the boat would be built on a dolly and transported with the dolly from the dock to the lake.

"Hmmm, Mr. Rodrigo is quite good," Jin muttered as he looked at the work area.

Jin muttered as he looked at the workshop. He also predicted a problem.

The weight of the ship would probably cause the wheels of the carts to sink into the ground and get stuck, in which case he would advise them to lay wooden rails and carry the carts on them.

Furthermore, Jin, who had a feeling that problems might occur when embarking and disembarking from the ship, decided to think of a ramp of his own for the time being (in the form of a simple ladder).

(A simple ladder-like structure (......) or better yet, a stairway. It could be foldable, and the angle of each step could be kept level even if the angle of the staircase changed (......).

It looks like it will be a very sophisticated one.

The construction of the ship is also started.

A cart was made of a strong wood similar to oak, and the processed keel and auxiliary keel were laid out on the cart.

This work was performed by two large golems, Goliaths.

"Oh, it's so convenient to be entrusted with heavy work!

Rodrigo muttered as he watched the work.

Jin and Reiko check the three pieces of wood laid out on the floor. The grain is straight and the lumber is quite good. But...

"Reiko, the spacing on this side is not right.

"Yes, it's 10 centimeters too narrow. Do you want me to fix it?

"Yes, please."

Reiko then lifted one end of the bilge keel, which had a cross section of 30 cm x 60 cm and was 40 meters long, with one hand and placed it in the correct position. With one hand, she lifted one end of the bilge keel, which was 30 centimeters by 60 centimeters and 40 meters long.

No one noticed Reiko, who handled the more than five tons of lumber without a care in the world.

The keel was connected to the keel by girders, to which structural members were then attached, and soon the framework of the ship was complete.

"As I thought, the work is progressing well when Goliath is around.

A large golem that can be used in place of heavy machinery. The fact that it has more freedom than heavy machinery is a big advantage when working on the ship.

Even though it is not as good as Jin and Horaijima, the framework was completed in one day.

"Jin-dono, what do you think?

"It's good, isn't it?"

By 4:00 p.m., the framework was complete and the day's work was over.

Christophe, who was in charge of the site, was checking the whole project with Jin.

"The structural timbers seem to be of good quality and the joints are well done. The dimensions are also quite accurate, so let's continue with the work at this rate.

"I am relieved to hear you say so, Mr. Jin, the Magecraft Meister. I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

No wonder the work is so good. Jin looked around during the work and secretly corrected any defects he noticed.

"I hope the exterior panels will be put up tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it."

After taking one more lap around the ship, Jin returned to the hotel where he was staying.

* * * * *

The next day, December 1. Finally, only one month remained in the year 3457.

On this day, the mechanical equipment, including the propulsion system, <>, which had been built by Jin, was installed first.

"So this is the latest jet thruster. ......"

"That's a great thing. Mister Jin is a great man."

The huge jet thrusters, each measuring up to one meter in diameter and four meters in length, are attached to each side of the ship.

Two smaller jet thrusters, each 25 centimeters in diameter and one meter long, are mounted at the bow and stern for auxiliary propulsion.

The jet thrusters are used to move the boat forward and backward at a very slow speed. The direction of the jets can be changed, which is also useful for changing direction.

The steering system has been installed, and the navigational work has been completed.

The hull plate is to be installed.

"Goliath, higher up. ....... A little to the right. Okay. "

Christophe manipulates Goliath and temporarily fixes the parts together. The joints are then properly joined by the subcontracted magiengineers.

Their work is supervised by Reinhardt.

"All right, make sure you get those joints right. ......Yes, be extra careful there. It's a place where a lot of force is applied."

And Erza was supervising the interior at the same time.

"......Yes, those floorboards have to be put up last, otherwise it will be difficult to work on them."

Elsa gives instructions without even looking at the drawings. She has the plans in her head.

"Ms. Elsa, what is this part here?

"That's going to be the dining room. The tables and chairs need to be fixed, otherwise they will move with the shaking. Do you understand?

"Oh, tables and chairs will be brought in later?"

"Yes."

What does it do?

It's a tube that carries the voice. Install it before you put up the wall.

I understand.

Sanitation is important. Cleanliness is the first priority on a boat trip. Do not throw sewage all over the place. Make sure that the Magi Formula for Deodorant, Decomposition, Cleanup, and Sterilization is written on the walls.

Jin goes through them and follows up on any glitches or failures.

(I like the idea of a group of people working together to create something like this.)

(I love it when a group of people work together to make something like this.) Jin suddenly remembers the time when he was in junior high school and the class made a show for the school festival.

(I remember I was in charge of props then, too.)

The performance was a puppet show. The puppet show was a play about the Chushingura. He alone made all the props, such as the swords and kimonos held by the puppets.

No, there were other prop makers, but they were so clumsy compared to Jin that it was faster for him to make them by himself.

After that, Jin also helped the props crew. No, he was made to do it.

But in the enthusiasm of the whole class to accomplish something together, it was strangely and strangely comfortable, he remembered fondly.

In the end, the day ended with about 70 percent progress.

* * * * * * * * * * *

"The food in this hotel is not so bad.

* * * "The food in this hotel is not so bad," he said. I have no complaints.

The wine is also fairly good.

Jin and his friends were having dinner in the dining room. There is a room service, but Reinhardt wants to order a variety of wines, so they are having dinner in the dining room.

We are drinking a white wine, Erlich 3453. It is an Auslese, a wine made from selected bunches of fully ripe grapes.

"My brother Rai really likes wine.

Erza looked at Reinhardt, who seemed to like the wine and quickly finished a bottle, and said with some exasperation.

"I don't care if you get a headache tomorrow.

"What, Erza, you won't fix it?　You're so heartless."

Reinhardt, who was in a tipsy mood, looked at Erza's face and made a crying imitation.

"I won't be fooled by such a poor performance."

Jin, watching the exchange between Erza and Reinhardt, realized after all this time that he and Erza should make their own antidote.

So, when he went back to his room later, he instructed the old man to make a detoxification tool for the three of them.

"They should look like ...... well, mine and Reinhardt's should look like business card holders. I will put it in my breast pocket. Erza should have a pendant head.

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Days after receiving this magical tool, Reinhardt said that he had a mixed look of happiness and disappointment when he was no longer more than a little tipsy.